David Kessler

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Chief Empathy Officer, Empathy
Foremost Expert on Grief & Healing
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Finding Meaning' & 'The Needs of the Dying'
Founder, Grief.com

Bestselling author David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss. He is the author of six books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, inspired by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. Kessler is the Chief Empathy Officer of Empathy, an HR product companies offer to employees who are facing loss and grief. He is also the founder of www.grief.com. Kessler facilitates talks, workshops, and retreats for those experiencing grief.

For most of his life, Kessler has taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief. Kessler’s volunteer work includes serving as an LAPD Specialist Reserve for traumatic events and working with the Red Cross’s disaster services team. Kessler’s perspectives on grief have been sought by hosts including Coca Cola Company, California State University, Family & Children's Service, and more.

Past Hosts Include:

New Jersey Prevention Network

General Mills

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The impact David had on our employees continues. Many teams have had continued conversations and have opened up a conversation about wellbeing and how we can support each other during these times. - General Mills

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Virt. News Interview - We Remember 500,000 A National Memorial Service | CNN [5:26] - Get Sharable Link

Virt. News Interview - We Remember 500,000 A National Memorial Service | CNN [5:26]

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Virt. News Interview - Coping with the pandemic's emotional Pain | Fox [4:12]

Day Show - How can we learn to cope with the pain | Hoda&Jenna [6:07]

TV Interview - Healing After Loss | The Estefans Red Table Talk, Ep 7 [24:51]

Virtual News Interview - Finding meaning during a time of loss | GMA [4:04]

Virtual In Conv - David Kessler talks about grief with April Rinne | FB live [56:10]

Virtual Keynote and Conversation - That Discomfort You're Feeling is Grief | General Mills [44:23]

News Interview - "We Are Grieving the World We Have Now Lost" Says a Grief Expert | Amanpour & Co. [15:38]

TV Interview - Why we have become so fearful of death & the importance of grief | Larry King Now [12:47]

Tele Interview - Grieving the World We Lost to Coronavirus | Open to Hope [14:30]

TV Interview - On his new book, Finding Meaning | Tamron Hall Show [3:01]

Talks & Conversations with David Kessler

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The Importance of Your Chief Empathy Officer

Grief expert DAVID KESSLER is a new kind of CEO: Chief Empathy Officer. While empathy may sound like a soft skill, it is a critical leadership asset in today’s turbulent climate. Kessler provides his perspective on the importance of empathy in leadership and business, sharing the tools to improve organizational well-being.

Author Talk: 'Finding Meaning'

Grief expert DAVID KESSLER wrote his #1 New York Times bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief after the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. In this journey beyond the classic five stages of grief, Kessler shares a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain, showing us how to journey away from suffering, through loss, and towards meaning.

On Grief & Grieving

#1 New York Times bestselling author and grief expert DAVID KESSLER introduces the stages of grief with transformative pragmatism and compassion. In this discussion of the crucial role of grieving in dealing with loss, Kessler shares the insights, collective wisdom, and powerful tools that will help those experiencing loss.

Compassion Fatigue

Grief expert DAVID KESSLER discuss the emotions and thoughts that occur under an overload of empathy. Drawn from Kessler’s experiences working with physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders, this enlightening conversation shares with audience the courage and tools to develop greater self-awareness and peace in the face of compassion fatigue.

Hope, Purpose, & Finding Meaning

Grief expert DAVID KESSLER shares his tools to harness the power of grief into a critical sixth stage: finding meaning. Based on hard-earned personal experiences, as well as knowledge and wisdom gained through decades of work with the grieving, Kessler walks audiences through the practical and spiritual lessons we need to learn so that we can live life to its fullest in every moment.